Best Restaurants for Dinner in Santa Cruz, California

Guest praise · Santa Cruz, California

Explore best restaurants for dinner in Santa Cruz, California, with a meal with time to enjoy the evening in mind. Before visiting, choose for the people, the occasion, and the kind of dinner you will be glad to have planned. For more ideas, compare Best for Romantic Dates in Santa Cruz or broaden the search through Best Dinner in California.

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74.7
#1

Santa Cruz California

Bantam

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65.7
#2

Santa Cruz California

Belly Goat Craft Burgers

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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
71.9
#3

Santa Cruz California

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

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Best Dinner · Santa Cruz, California

Top 3 · Best Dinner in Santa Cruz, California

Illustrative image: Exquisitely plated tasting menu course
#1

Bantam

Santa Cruz, California

74.7
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Belly Goat Craft Burgers

Santa Cruz, California

65.7
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

Santa Cruz, California

71.9
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#4

Bookie’s Pizza

Santa Cruz, California

69.9
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#5

D20 Pizza

Santa Cruz, California

14.1
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#6

Pogonip Pizza Co.

Santa Cruz, California

70.8
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#7

The Cruz Room

Santa Cruz, California

70.4
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#8

Akira Seabright

Santa Cruz, California

72.3
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#9

Engfer Pizza Works

Santa Cruz, California

71.4
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#10

Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar

Santa Cruz, California

81.8
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#11

Johnny's Harborside Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

74.6
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#12

The Water Street Grill

Santa Cruz, California

69.9
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#13

Lillian's Italian Kitchen

Santa Cruz, California

71.4
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#14

FireFish Grill

Santa Cruz, California

71.5
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#15

Mission St. BBQ

Santa Cruz, California

75.2
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#16

Tramonti

Santa Cruz, California

73.6
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#17

Riva Fish House

Santa Cruz, California

71.9
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#18

Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

79.6
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#19

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

Santa Cruz, California

75.8
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#20

Pizza My Heart

Santa Cruz, California

68.1
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#21

The Crêpe Place

Santa Cruz, California

79.6
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#22

Oyuki Sushi & Peruvian Cuisine

Santa Cruz, California

71.5
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#23

La Posta Restaurant - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

75.4
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#24

Crow's Nest Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

76.0
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#25

Hokkaido Ramen House

Santa Cruz, California

65.4
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